Current Opportunities

Fund Accountant, Private Equity

  • Permanent
  • London
  • £60000 - £65000 per annum + + Bonus + Benefits GBP / Year
  • Applications have closed.

A leading, global Private Equity firm has a fantastic opportunity for newly/recently qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) to enter the industry and learn the fund accounting role. You will be working as part of an excellent team who will provide full training and support to you.

The Role

  • Accounting for daily bank transactions across multiple partnership bank accounts in EUR and USD, using Investran
  • Reconciliation of all bank accounts on a weekly basis
  • Preparing payment requests
  • Posting of ledger entries on a daily basis, using Investran accounting system
  • Monitor continuous cash requirements to ensure funds day to day liquidity
  • Assist in the preparation of investor reports and checking outputs
  • Preparation of weekly cash flow forecasts
  • Production of annual financial statements under UK and US GAAP for review by Funds Admin Manager
  • Liaising and helping auditors with requests as part of interim reviews and year end audits
  • Collecting and collating quarterly portfolio company Fair Valuation data and securing backup from deal teams
  • Assisting in the production of ad hoc reports for internal teams
  • Project work
  • Prepare answers for ad hoc investor queries

Requirements

  • You will be a fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)
  • You will likely come from a top 20 accounting firm where you have well developed accounts preparation skills
  • A disciplined approach to work including ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines
  • Good communication skills
  • To have a positive approach to problem solving and a desire to work as part of an entrepreneurial team
  • Ability to manage priorities and proactively take on new tasks

The Opportunity

  • A wonderful first entry into a hugely recognisable name in the Private Equity sector
  • A chance to work with an excellent peer group
  • CV enhancing with good progression opportunities